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#61151 - 03/02/06 05:56 AM RSK Steel Question
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What is the difference between the S30V steel and the M2 steel?

Thanks in advance

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#61152 - 03/02/06 04:28 PM Re: RSK Steel Question
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Here is a link to a real thorough description of blade steel:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368828


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#61153 - 03/05/06 08:39 PM Re: RSK Steel Question
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The primary difference is that M2 holds an edge longer but is not stain resistant at all (hence the coating on 99.9% of all M2 blades).
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#61154 - 03/05/06 08:46 PM Re: RSK Steel Question
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#61155 - 03/05/06 10:22 PM Re: RSK Steel Question
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Thank you for all the info.
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#61156 - 03/07/06 09:42 PM Re: RSK Steel Question
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Quote:
The primary difference is that M2 holds an edge longer but is not stain resistant at all (hence the coating on 99.9% of all M2 blades).


Information on the 0.1% please...

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